Chapter 53

The day dawned with smiling faces and loads of preprations to do... Everyone made their way to their duties and poor Arnav and Khushi were all idle and even not allowed to meet each other. Khushi is sent to bauty saloon for her beauty therapy while poor Arnav missing his good morning kiss alott. All afternoon went away and now Khushi was finally back and is in her room waiting for her dress. Akanksha knocked the door and brings in a big basket so nicely draped with pink silken cloth. She made herself and Khushi comfortable on bed.
Akanksha: beta, excited about the engagement.
Khushi smiled and hugged her.
Ananksha: okk lets see what Arnav has sent for u...
She undraped the basket to find a beautiful pinkish red saree with heavy golden studded work and extremely heavy from pallu. It was designed in such a way that it had pallu that is all over her shoulder and not left open. Khushi smiled seeing such a unique and preety saree. 
Akanksha: do u like it??
Khushi blushed a little and nodded her head.
Akanksha: lets see whats in jewellary.
Soon Akanksha started opening the jewellary cases to find a beautiful small mecklace with heavy earing and mang tikka. Soon they open another box to find a beautiful solitaire studded saree belt. Khushi felt extremely proud seeing the jewellary and dress.
Akanksha: beta, thank u so much.. Thanks alot...
Khushi: maum, why r u thanking me.
Akanksha: you know khushi, I was so worried about Arnav. When ever I talk with him about his marriage he would always change the topic and would always say that he dnt want to marry. You changed him. I never expected that ASR can be such a sweet and caring Arnav. Its all because of ur love and care. 
Khushi: maum, I dnt do anything. I am do lucky that he loves me alott....
Akanksha: beta, Arnav is short tempered. You might have guessed by now but he is very possesive and caring for person he loves and can't see a single tear or wince of pain for them. Beta, love him to double. 
Khushi smiled and holded akanksha's hand: maum, I promise. 
Both had tears of happiness and smiling faces. They both hugged each other. 
Akanksha: okk beta, get ready. Your hairstylist would be here any moment.
Khushi: ji maum.

Khushi descended towards dressing room and came out wearing the choli and skirt underneath saree. She carefully observed herself in the mirror and turned crimson seeing the low neck choli. Arnav has very carefully designed the choli so as its giving her figure a perfect look. She wore a gown on the top as the hair stylist need to do her work. Suddenly her mobile rang and a smile appeared on her lips seeing the flashing name.

Khushi: Hello!!

Arnav: Hey beautiful, let me guess Are u blushing wearing the choli.

As soon as Khushi heard this, her mouth turned a complete O. 

Khushi: Arnav, How do u know..

Arnav: hahha that means my guess was right.

Khushi: You are very naughty. You designed the choli intentionally like this.

Arnav: Did u like the dress and jewellery

Khushi: hmm... okk let me get ready. 

Arnav: hm I am longing to see you.. Come soon.

Khushi: okkk bie.. Love u.

Soon the hair stylist came in and she started getting dressed.

Soon all the guests started coming in. Arnav was down in the hall which is beautifully decorated for this Royal Party. Everyone was having fun time and Mr and Mrs Raizada were busy introducing everyone to Mr and Mrs Gupta. Arnav had his eyes on stairs waiting for his lady Love. Oh how badly he is missing her. They hadn't met since morning and now each passing second is like years for him. He is busy introducing everyone to Ronit and Akash. Suddenly he felt the gust of wind on his face and yes, He could feel the presence of his love. He immediately turned to look at the stairs to see a beautiful Angel descending straight from heaven to this Earth, only for him, to be part of his life. He couldn't see anything else around just his Khushi, dressed perfectly in his designed clothes and the Saree with raised Pallu is just making her look more hot and XC. The Saree belt is perfectly in touch with her waiste making it more petite and Gorgeous. Oh how envy he feels for the belt. Wish it could be his hands at that place completely taking her in his embrace. She is looking just out of the world, His doll beautifully dressed and indeed she is looking like a doll with her rosy pink lips and Fountain puff as her hairstyle with a little streaks of Golden hair carefully done to match it with the design of saree.While on other hand Akash was also mesmerized seeing his wife Payal so beautifully dressed and looking so pretty. Ronit was not less. After seeing Annie, his mouth is left open. Beautiful is the only word that escaped from his mouth.  

Well, our Girls were nonetheless, Annie was so amazed to see Ronit all dressed in Indo western two piece suite completely making him look so Hot and Smart. She has her eyes stick on him while descending stairs. Payal is also lost in his husband's style. He still looks same as before their marriage. But, our dearest Khushi was in completely different world seeing her dream boy dressed in the clothes she designed. Yes, She designed the clothes for Arnav but its a secret. She is feeling to be proud that indeed She got a classic taste as her husband in designing clothes. She is all mesmerized and is looking staright into Arnav's eyes. They both are in complete trance while looking at each other and yes, they are not on Earth now, They are out to other world, to their dream world where love is an oxygen for them. Their trance was broken by the hustle created by people and media appraising the girl. Arnav soon stepped frward and went near khushi who was by now down to the hall. He descended the stairs and so romantically held his hand out for her to accept it. She smiled and blushed and placed her hand in his. Arnav took her hand to his lips and gently kissed her hand making everyone Awwww the beautiful couple. Khushi blushed more making her more beautiful. Arnav gently placed his hand on her delicate waist softly and the pair descended down the stairs and soon all the media people came forward clicking a number of photographs. At first Khushi was all shocked with huge media crowd and continuous flashing and truly she was scared of all this at start and her facial expressions completely clarify it but soon Arnav tightened his grip on her as if making her realize of his secured arms that she is safe and he smiled to her and blinked her with eyes consoling her that he is there with her, next to him. She also smiled and blinked back and soon she was back to her normal mood and cheerfully the couple clicked photographs.

Reporter 1: Ma'am, how are you feeling today.?

Before any other reporter could shoot their questions, Arnav interrupted in: I am sorry, You all would be given time. Right now I think we must proceed for the ceremony if you don't mind.

and soon ordered the security for the orders. They moved out of the crowd hand in hand and moved towards the stage beautifully decorated. All the family members came forward and the couple seek their blessings They all blessed them and soon they started with the engagement ceremony. The couple exchanged rings and the hall was echoed with cheers and claps of people. Everyone was praising the couple and blessing them with loads of best wishes. Soon Arnav holded her hand and they descended down the stage to meet all the guests personally. Arnav introduced all his family members and friends and business contacts to khushi and they all had happy time congratulating her and appraising her beauty. While Arnav was in conversation with one of his business partners, Aman came forward and whispered something in Arnav's ears. Arnav just nodded and excused themself from the other couple.

He took Khushi to another side of hall where they both are alone and nobody could see them

Khushi: Arnav, where r u taking me.. 

Arnav: shhhh!!!!

Khushi: Arnav...

Arnav: baby, you are looking so beautiful today. All this while I am not able to talk to you. he leaned forward and pulled khushi towards him.

Khushi smiled and blushed and in no time they were hugging each other. 

Arnav: So would be Mrs ASR, how are you feeling today.

Khushi: Arnav, I would always wanted to be like this, always in ur embrace, feeling secured and warmth of your love. Let me be in ur arms for some more time. I had been waiting for this since I entered the hall.

Arnav smiled and hugged khushi more tightly. They both remained in hug for some time and thn departed.

Arnav:Khushi, all the media people are waiting for us. They want to click some more pics and ask some questions.

As soon as Khushi heard the name of media, her eyes popped out and face colour changed.

Arnav: (Holding Khushi's hand) Baby, there is nothing to worry about. I am there with you. Dnt worry. If you don't want to lets not do it. Its fine.

Khushi: Arnav its not like that, Its just I had never been to all this.

Arnav smiled: get use to it doll. One because now ur r my fiance and most important, you are soon going to be a director too. So everytime on your super hit movies, you would be with these people.

Khushi smiled and nodded her head. Arnav dialled someone's number ofcourse Aman and ordered him to arrange for the media people in the room. He clearly instructed that they have only 10 minutes for their photographs and interviews.

Khushi and Arnav descended to the room arranged for a mini press conference. As soon as khushi entered in the room, again the camera lights flashed and it seems like there are 1000 of her pics clicked in one minute. Arnav made khushi comfortable by gently embracing them in his arms and pulling her closer. ALl the time he had his arms wrapped around her waist to make her comfortable and secured.

(I am using the reporter word for all the reporters and not introducing them as reporter 1 or 2...)

Reporter: Firstly congratulations, Sir ma'am for your engagement. Arnav and khushi smiled and nodded accepting their congratulations.

Reporter: How are you feeling today ma'am?

Khushi smiled: every girl feels happy when she gets engaged to her dream boy. I am one of those lucky girls today.

Reporter: How are you feeling today as from today, you will be known as Fiance of the great Arnav Singh Raiazada. How are you liking this name and fame all around you?

Khushi's smile immediately fainted but Arnav is Arnav. He knows very well how to answer media questions.

Arnav: well I feel I must be very lucky who don't take me as Arnav Singh Raizada but only as Arnav. There is alot difference in these two.

Reporter: Maam we come to know that you are also an aspiring director and you are not yet finished with your studies. So what would you prefer more in future. Your career or your husband.

Khushi: For me as always my husband and my family comes first but i think I am very lucky that my husband is more concerned about my career and wants me to finish off my studies forst and then step into our relationship of marriage.

Arnav: I am very proud that my wife is very passionate about her dreams but always chooses me over her dreams and I think it my responsibility now to fulfil her dreams. 

Reporter: thats nice to hear sir. I wish every boy feels the same for their wife. 

Reporter: Sir, we heard that it is a Love marriage. I mean you had been in relationship with maam while in Canada. She is classmate to your younger sister.

Arnav: Yes, we like each other but I think you all know that for me my family and their decision matters a lot and so do Khushi. Indeed it is a love relation but with our family consent. and I think I dnt made a mistake but choosing such a beautiful and traditional girl as my life partner. She is more than I am capable to get. 

Reporters..: Awwww...

Reporter: Maam, the full world knows ASR as a rude, arrogant and Disciplined person and he happily accepts it. What do you think about him in personal relationship.

Khushi smiled and looked at Arnav: Well I thnk he is perfect person who knows very well how to separate his professional and personal life. I would say he is ASR for world but for me he is Arnav who loves me alot.

Reporter: So that means Arnav sir never gets angry on you and is always a lovey dovey person. 

Everyone laughed including Arnav too... Khushi smiled: well I think its good when your fiance or husband scolds you for your mistakes and I don't mind seeing that side of my fiance some times. 

Reporter: Sir, do u think that your relationship of marriage will have some effects on your as well as maam career.

Arnav: well, as khushi said, I don't mix my personal and professional life. and so do I expect from Khushi too. I don't think this would have any effect on our career.

Reporter: ma'am, what do you think about this.

Khushi: I completely agree with Arnav. As long as we understand and support each other, I don't think there would be any problem. I don't think that our relationship will effect it rather I think we get someone to encourage us for our success and I feel I am very lucky in this.

Reporter: Ok ma'am last question, We know that you are planning to complete your further studies in India so shifter from Canada over here. So are you guys planning for a live in relationship.

Khushi went all numb listening to this. She was at some point fearing about this that the society would surely come up with this but always ignored it. 

Reporter: ma'am, Please tell us. We know you are from canada and it is common over there for live in relationship. So do u also belive in all these. 

Khushi coudn't answer all these questions. Soon her body became week and her face pale. She dnt have any courage to answer this questions. No doubt they both are living together in same house but both completely trust each other and know their limits. They would never do anything before marriage. Arnav could easely see tears forming in khushi's eyes.  His anger knew no bound now. He clenched his fist: I think this should not be any issue for you. It is our personal matter and as far as I know my fiancé, she is very traditional girl. no doubt she lived in Canada but still she had all those Indian traditions in her and I am proud of her. I respect her thoughts. He tightened his grip around khushi and turned around to walk away but soon turned back: Let me remind one thing for once and for all, Now she is my fiancé and any illegitimate word against her or her character would never be acceptable to me. So keep this in mind. 

He turned around and moved out of the room with Khushi. Arnav could easily sense Khushi's mind state. He was not at all expecting this.

Arnav cupped khushi's face: Khushi, Are u ok?? I am sorry, I dnt expected this at all.

Khushi looked into Arnav's concerned eyes and clearly could see the level of concern and tension. He dnt want to spoil his mood so brushed off her thoughts and her pain and put a fake smile on her face. She put her palms on his hands: Arnav I am fine. lets go everyone is waiting. 

They both made their way to the party hall. Khushi had fake smile underneath but deep in heart she was crying with the question being put on her character today.

Love...